John Conahan

Performer • Composer • Conductor • Educator

Experience captivating performances and compositions of John Conahan, a vivacious musical performer, composer of choral and orchestral music, and conductor of varied vocal and instrumental ensembles. Premiered by Lorin Maazel, Marin Alsop, James Galway, Denyce Graves, Deborah Voigt and many more - with performances at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, Radio City Music Hall, and the Kimmel Center, John brings a unique blend of artistry and passion to every project. 

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John Conahan - headshot
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Choral Music Available now through all sheet music distributors!

Soprano Art Song Collection
Soprano Art Song Collection

Art Songs

Available now through ECS Publishing!

Mezzo-Soprano Art Song Collection
Mezzo-Soprano Art Song Collection
Tenor Art Song Collection
Tenor Art Song Collection
Baritone Art Song Collection
Baritone Art Song Collection

Studio Albums

Available now on all streaming platforms

September 11th MemorialSeptember 11th Memorial

Broadcasts

Check out some of John's televised performances!

PBS Great PerformancesPBS Great Performances
Deep RiverDeep River

AMAZING GRACE with President Barack Obama, hosted by Anderson Cooper, performed at the Kennedy Center for the Arts.

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL hosted by John Lithgow, performed by Denyce Graves and Marin Alsop with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

DEEP RIVER hosted byRenee Fleming, presented from George Washington's home in Mount Vernon.

Kimmel Center Performance
Kimmel Center Performance
Recording Session at MorningStar Studios
Recording Session at MorningStar Studios
CJ Chang and Mark Livshits
CJ Chang and Mark Livshits
Conducting
Conducting
Lincoln Center Conducting
Lincoln Center Conducting
Recording Session at MorningStar Studios
Recording Session at MorningStar Studios

Kimmel Center

In Studio

CJ Chang & Mark Livshits

In Studio

Conducting

Lincoln Center

Biography

John Conahan is a composer, conductor, performer, and educator. John’s compositions have been premiered to much acclaim by an array of artists including Lorin Maazel, Marin Alsop, Denyce Graves, Donald Nally & The Crossing, Deborah Voigt, Antioch Chamber Ensemble, Lyric Fest, and Sir James Galway – at venues including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Some recent premieres include a new song cycle for Denyce Graves, DON’T LOOK AWAY - a full oratorio bringing attention to systemic racism, and an orchestral premiere at the Kennedy Center Honors Celebration in Washington DC. John is a frequently featured guest conductor and visiting clinician for a number of ensembles, including state music education festivals, choral unions, and numerous academic institutions. As a pianist, John is a collaborator with a number of ensembles and recitalists, as well as guest accompanist for The Crossing. In addition to his life as a composer and live performer, John is an active recording artist, maintaining a number of albums as a singer/songwriter, as well as with an experimental improvisation trio, and as a solo pianist focusing on his spontaneous piano works. His recordings are featured both on television and in film, recently including PBS Great Performances. You can listen to John’s works on YouTube and iTunes. PDF HERE

John Conahan
John Conahan

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